The Dallas Mavericks are escalating talks to trade guard Dennis Smith Jr., pushing to end a partnership that has run its course for both the franchise and former first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN. Two teams in pursuit of a point guard -- Phoenix and Orlando -- have been active in talks with the Mavericks, league sources said.
Dallas has also searched
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The Oklahoma Sooners quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner has given himself the option to choose the NFL over Major League Baseball, for which he has a contract with the Oakland Athletics that includes a $4.66 million signing bonus. A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Murray actually submitted the paperwork Friday.
The A's, who selected
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NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. farmers waited to hear President Donald Trump speak in Louisiana on Monday, hoping for an update on a White House trade war with China that has left them struggling. Farmers gathered in New Orleans at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, an event Trump was due to attend for a second year in a row even as a partial
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NEW YORK -- Kyrie Irving suggested his desire to win got the best of him when he expressed frustration with his teammates after the Boston Celtics' loss on Saturday to the Orlando Magic. "I never want to come from a place where I don't want to sound like, or make it feel like, I don't want to win a championship. Sometimes I may come off and say things
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been scuffling lately, but they'll get a boost with the return of goalie Frederik Andersen on Monday against the Avalanche. "I've been working hard on making sure it feels well and feels good to play on, and is something that won't linger," Andersen said after Monday's morning skate. "That's why we took a little bit extra
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MELBOURNE, Australia -- As the players took their turn addressing the media over the past few days at Melbourne Park, one common theme came to light: They're ready. They're pumped. They're feeling good. Bring on the Aussie Open! OK, perhaps the news of Andy Murray was a bit of a downer, but even he was out at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday cracking some groundstrokes
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Shirley Boone, who was married to celebrated singer and actor Pat Boone, reportedly died Friday at age 84. (Getty) Shirley Boone, who was married to celebrated singer and actor Pat Boone, reportedly died Friday at age 84.
The 1950s star confirmed his wife’s death to People, saying they’d shared “a wonderful, blessed life together for 65 years” and he knew he’d one day be reunited
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One sassy Instagram account featuring photos of airplane food from all over the world has over 12,000 followers to date. (iStock) Airline food isn’t known for its picture-perfect plates, but a new Instagram account is letting followers judge how good — or bad –an inflight meal is.
“Airplane Foodselfie” asks users to send over photos of their inflight
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ABU DHABI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday he was optimistic that a “good outcome” could be reached between Turkey and Syrian Kurdish groups, after speaking to the Turkish foreign minister. “We recognize the Turkish people’s right to defend their country from terrorists, but we also know that those ... who are not terrorists
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins, questionable for Saturday's divisional playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a foot injury, is expected to play, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Watkins has played in just one game since injuring his right foot in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns.
His foot was heavily taped in practice
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